Overview

The upgrade of the Tea Gardens jetty at Apex Park is now complete.

The final stage of the project involved removing the existing aged jetty decking and replacing it with new FRP (fibreglass reinforced plastic sheets) along with new kick rails.

The jetty now provides the community and visitors to the region with a safe and accessible and recreational fishing facility.

The project was funded via a $41,640 grant under the NSW Government’s Recreational Fishing Trusts program.

Background

In early 2021, we asked boaties and locals to review and comment on the concept plans for the new facility. Positive and constructive feedback was received and was used to help our designers revisit the proposed concept for the boating facility.

Council worked with a contracted marine engineer to produce the structural drawing plans for construction of the facility in line with community feedback.

The primary funding focus was on the widening of the current ramp, creating two lanes with a centre pontoon, lighting around the ramp, scour protection and foreshore stabilisation works.

Other works were identified for if funding allowed – these included realigning the rigging area and refurbishing the existing timber jetty.

Council completed all environmental approvals, licences and permits based on the new concept design.

Concept design

The image below is a concept design only. It is not suitable for construction and is dependent on obtaining necessary environmental approvals, licences and permits.